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Buick Riviera

General information

ModelBuick Riviera
Year1970
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size7468 ccm (455.70 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement7468 ccm (455.70 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power269.00 PS (198 kW or 265 HP) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Max torque522.00 Nm (53.2 kgf-m or 385.0 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemCarburetor
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1359 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space6090 litres (1,609 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1986 kg (4,378.4 pounds)
Overall length5480 mm (215.7 inches)
Overall width2020 mm (79.5 inches)
Overall height1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Wheelbase3030 mm (119.3 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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